Inside: Learn to loom knit the Andalusian stitch pattern flat and in the round. Includes written instructions and tutorial videos for both right and left handed loom knitters. Some links listed below are affiliate links to the products used to make the projects you see.
I love easy stitch patterns that look complicated.
Whether it’s seed stitch, moss stitch or the one I’m teaching you today, the Andalusian stitch, simple stitch patterns are the best. Any stitch pattern with a short repeat and that just uses knits and purls qualifies as simple.
The Andalusian stitch looks almost like a waffle weave knit with evenly spaced purl stitches giving you a little bit of texture. It uses a multiple of 2 so any even number of stitches works for this stitch. It also has a short, 4 row repeat that you’ll be able to knit through quickly.
You’re going to learn to loom knit the Andalusian stitch both as a flat panel and in the round. When worked flat this design looks beautiful in blankets, scarves, shawls, and even washcloths. Since most of the stitch pattern is knit stitches, you may want to add a border to keep the sides from curling in. I include instructions below for just the stitch without a border or with a seed stitch border as shown in the pictures. The Andalusian stitch worked in the round makes a beautiful hat, cowl, or cup cozy.
You can work this stitch pattern on any size loom and with any yarn of the appropriate size for the loom. I’m showing it today using 5/8″ large gauge (LG) looms. I used the 48 peg CinDWood Adult Hat Loom and the 24 peg KB Looms Premium Chunky Round Loom for my samples. The yarn is #6 Super Bulky weight Luxe Craft Buttercream Alpaca Solid in color Charcoal.
Abbreviations:
K – knit
P – purl
Rep – repeat
For a refresher on loom knitting basics see the blog posts below to get started:
13 Questions for Beginner Loom Knitters
How to Loom Knit Basics (cast on, knit, purl, & bind off)
How to Loom Knit Basic Stitch Patterns (garter st, seed st and ribbing)
How to Loom Knit in the Round
Loom Knit the Andalusian Stitch: Flat Panel
Andalusian Stitch (without border)
Cast on an even number of stitches.
Row 1: K all.
Row 2: *K1, P1. Rep from * to end of row.
Row 3: K all.
Row 4: K all.
Rep Rows 1-4 to desired length. Bind off loosely.
Andalusian Stitch (with seed st border)
These instructions include a seed stitch border of 4 stitches on each side.
Cast on an even number of stitches.
Seed st Border:
Row 1: *K1, P1. Rep from * to end of row.
Rep Row 1 four times.
Foundation Row: K1, P1, K1, P1. Knit to last 4 sts. K1, P1, K1, P1.
Andalusian with Seed st border:
Row 1: K1, P1, K1, P1. Knit to last 4 sts. K1, P1, K1, P1.
Row 2: *K1, P1. Rep from * to end of row.
Row 3: K1, P1, K1, P1. Knit to last 4 sts. K1, P1, K1, P1.
Row 4: K1, P1, K1, P1. Knit to last 4 sts. K1, P1, K1, P1.
Rep Rows 1-4 to desired length.
Rep Row 1 once more.
Seed st Border:
Row 1: *K1, P1. Rep from * to end of row.
Rep Row 1 four times.
Bind off in pattern. Weave in tails.
Loom Knit the Andalusian Stitch: In the Round
Cast on an even number of stitches.
Rnd 1: K all.
Rnd 2: *K1, P1. Rep from * to end of rnd.
Rnd 3: K all.
Rnd 4: K all.
Rep Rnds 1-4 to desired length. Bind off loosely.
PIN IT!
Tutorial Videos: Loom Knit the Andalusian Stitch
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